Question

Two pounds of peaches at the farmers market cost $4.20.How much will 5 pounds cost?

Answer 1

$2p...............4.20 \ \\ 5p..................x \\ \\ x= \frac{5*4.20}{2}= 5*2.10 \\ \\ \boxed{x=10,5 \ }$

Answer 2

one pound is 2.10 and 2.10 * 5 = 10.50